First Publication of Avisa Relation oder Zeitung
- When
- 1609
- Where
- Wolfenbüttel
- Episodes
- 1
Avisa Relation oder Zeitung began publication in Wolfenbüttel in 1609, published by Julius Adolph von Söhne. It is recognized as one of the world's first news-periodicals, though its precedence over other early publications was historically disputed.
Episodes
Background and detail
Publication Details. The periodical was published in Wolfenbüttel, Germany, in 1609. Julius Adolph von Söhne served as the printer and publisher. The publication is described as one of the first news-periodicals in the world.
Historical Dispute. Prior to 2005, there was a dispute regarding whether Avisa Relation oder Zeitung or the Relation aller Fürnemmen und gedenckwürdigen Historien was the first. The latter was printed in Strassburg by Johann Carolus. This debate highlights the complexity of establishing the exact origins of the newspaper format.
People involved
- Julius Adolph von Söhne · Printer/Publisher
Sources
- Avisa Relation oder Zeitung Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-18
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